Trader Joe’s Announces Voluntary Recall

(February 27, 2009) Monrovia, CA - Trader Joe’s today issued a voluntary recall for three private label products: Vegan Trail Mix Cookies (Northern California Stores Only), 12-ounce (UPC 22442), Sweet, Savory & Tart Trail Mix Bars, 7.4-ounce (UPC 68686) and Trail Mix Fruit & Nut Bar (item sold individually), 1.6-ounce (UPC 91954) because the products contain peanut butter that was manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which is the focus of an ongoing Salmonella investigation.

As a precaution, in advance of this recall, Trader Joe’s removed all three items from store shelves.

The affected Vegan Trail Mix Cookies were sold only in Trader Joe’s stores located in Northern California. The Sweet, Savory & Tart Trail Mix Bars and Trail Mix Fruit & Nut Bars were sold at Trader Joe’s stores nationwide.

At this time, there have been no confirmed cases of illnesses or adverse affects affiliated with these products.

BIC Acquisition, LLC Recalls World Classic Trading Company Ultimate Chunk Ice Cream

Lynnfield, MA (February 27, 2009) -- BIC Acquisition, LLC, the makers of World Classic Trading Company branded Ice Cream, is voluntarily recalling the ice cream product listed below. The company initiated the voluntary recall in response to an expanded recall by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA’s expanded recall includes all peanuts and peanut related products manufactured at their Blakely, GA facility. The FDA is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella linked to that manufacturing facility.

This recall is precautionary only. The company has not received any illness complaints about these products.

Schwan Expands Voluntary Recall of Ice Cream, Citing Possible Health Risk

(MARSHALL, MN) – Feb. 27, 2009) Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc., in cooperation with the FDA, expanded its voluntary and precautionary recall of one ice cream product containing peanut products that were sourced from Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which is the focus of an ongoing Salmonella investigation.

The initial recall affected seven product identification codes for ice cream product #216 Schwan's® Caramel Peanut Chocolate Bar. As a cautionary measure, the recall has been expanded to include:

* all 1.75 quart cartons of “#216 Schwan's® Caramel Peanut Chocolate Bar” ice cream (regardless of product identification codes).

The product was available for catalog or Internet purchase from Schwan's Home Service, Inc. by consumers nationwide.

Sweet Life Recalls Brownies, Bars, Cookies, Pies, Tartlets, Rice Treats, Cheesecakes, Tortes, Silks and Cakes Because of Possible Health Risk

Eugene, OR -- February 19th 2009 --- Sweet Life Patisserie of Eugene, Oregon is recalling all products made with whole or chopped peanuts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were made using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because they may be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody) nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more sever illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms) endocarditis and arthritis.

Desserts with peanut products were distributed only in Eugene and Springfield, OR through our retail store at 755 Monroe Street, Eugene, OR, or from one of the following stores; Sequential Biofuels Station, Supreme Bean, and More of Everything (in the Gateway Mall, Springfield, OR). Products were sold from July 11, 2008 through October 31, 2008. Products are sold through display cases in the retail stores and have no specific lot, expiration, or UPC codes.

Glutenfreeda Foods, Inc. Recalls Peanut Envy Frozen Cookie Dough Because of Possible Health Risk

February 24, 2009 -- Glutenfreeda Foods, Inc. of Burlington, Washington is recalling all PEANUT ENVY FROZEN COOKIE DOUGH because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was manufactured using peanuts/peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

PEANUT ENVY was distributed throughout the United States and Canada by the following distributors: IN THE UNITED STATES: Nature’s Best, CA , UNFI (Atlanta, GA, Dayville, CT, Sarasota, FL, Greenwood, IN, Iowa City, IA, Chesterfield, NH, Auburn, WA, Rocklin, CA, Ridgefield, WA, New Oxford, PA, Aurora, CO), DPT Rocky Mountain, CO, Garden Spot Dist., PA.

IN CANADA: Ontario Natural Food Co-op, ON, SunOpta Grocery West, BC, SunOpta Central, ON.

PEANUT ENVY will be found in the freezer case in a 1 lb. (454 gram) ice cream style oval paper tub. The package features a young woman holding a cookie on a gold background and under the label states, “Glutenfreeda’s REAL COOKIES Peanut Envy”. UPC code is 5824600101 on product tubs, 5824600106 on all USA case boxes and (01)08582460010185 in Canada, all dates are affected. This product has a one year shelf life. Products with “Use By” of 2/24/10 and prior are included in the recall and should be removed from store freezer shelves. Consumers who have purchased the product should check their freezer for the product and expiration date.

No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product/these products. The recall was initiated after it was determined that the peanut product received was manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America. Glutenfreeda Foods, Inc. has informed FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.

WinCo Foods Recalls Various Bulk Peanuts and Bulk Peanut Products Because of a Possible Health Risk

February 26, 2009 -- WinCo Foods of Boise, ID is recalling six bulk peanut items because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

These products were sold in the bulk section of WinCo/ Waremart Foods retail stores located in Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California and Oregon from March 1, 2005 to January 28, 2009.

The following products are being recalled:

* Unsalted, roasted peanuts (peanuts roasted and unsalted)-WinCo Foods bin # 2019, and WinCo Foods bin # 72019
* Roasted salt (Peanuts roasted and salted)-WinCo Foods bin #2022, and WinCo Foods bin # 72022
* Spanish peanuts (Spanish peanuts roasted and salted) WinCo Foods bin # 2024 and WinCo Foods bin #72024
* Raw Spanish peanuts-Winco Foods bin # 2025 and WinCo Foods bin# 72025
* Dry Roasted Peanuts-WinCo food bin #2205 and WinCo Foods bin #72205
* Peanut Butter (Peanut Butter fresh ground)-WinCo Foods bin #2039

No confirmed illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products. The recall was initiated due to the expanded recall by Peanut Corp of America that included the peanut types used in these products.

Rich Ice Cream Company Expands Precautionary Voluntary Multi-State Recall to Include Rich’s Candy Bar Avalanche

(West Palm Beach, FL – February 26, 2009) – As a precautionary measure in response to the ongoing investigations of Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) and its Texas facility, Rich Ice Cream Company, Inc. has expanded its voluntary recall to include Rich’s Candy Bar Avalanche because the product may contain peanuts which have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Rich Ice Cream has received no complaints or reports of illnesses related to our product to date. The recall was initiated after it was determined that the supplier of chocolate peanut clusters used in the product may have used peanuts from PCA’s Texas facility. PCA is no longer a supplier for any peanut product or ingredient used at Rich Ice Cream Company.

Rich’s Candy Bar Avalanche is distributed in AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, VI, VA, Barbados and the Bahamas in bulk packages of 12, and sold to consumers in individual 10 fl. oz. ice cream cups, with UPC 75455-34100 on the individual package. All lots are included in the recall, including all code dates beginning with a 7 or 8.

Because Rich’s Candy Bar Avalanche is typically consumed at the point of sale, it is unlikely that consumers will have the product on hand in their homes. However, if for some reason consumers have the product at home, they are instructed to dispose of it.

GloryBee Foods, Inc. Announces a Nationwide Recall Expansion

February 26, 2009 -- GloryBee Foods, Inc. of Eugene, Oregon is EXPANDING their recall on bulk peanut products, bulk and retail Aunt Patty's Made with Organic Cascade Trail Mixes, and bulk Aunt Patty's Mt. Hood Trail Mixes (also known as Aunt Patty's Banana Split Trail Mix) because they have the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella. The peanuts and trail mixes were manufactured using lot specific peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of America's Plainview, Texas facility because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled peanuts and trail mixes were distributed Nationwide through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery.
Descriptions of the Peanut Corporation of America items being recalled are as follows
(GloryBee Item Number -- Description):

* 50-08021 -- Honey Roasted Peanut Splits
* 50-08056 -- Whole Raw Blanched Peanuts
* 50-07999 -- Organic Dry Roasted (no salt) Peanut Splits
* 50-08000 -- Dry Roasted (no salt) Peanut Splits
* 50-08003 -- Dry Roasted Medium Granulated Peanuts
* 50-08022 -- Whole Honey Peanuts
* 50-08045 -- Raw Redskin Peanuts

Note for all Peanut Corporation of America items being recalled:

1. All lots beginning in T
2. Lot can be found on the white box label above PCA item number.
3. No UPC Code
4. All Net Wt. 30 lb box

Descriptions of the GloryBee Foods Aunt Patty's Brand items being recalled are as follows:

* Item number for Aunt Patty's Made with Organic Cascade Trail Mix

GloryBee Item Number Pack Size -- UPC Code

* 82-05250 10 lb. box (UPC Code #0 30042 85025 7)
o All lots distributed up to and including December 31, 2008 except lot GBF-CTM-102708, which is not being recalled as it was manufactured with peanuts that did not come from Peanut Corporation of America.
o Lot code can be found on the white Aunt Patty's label, in the middle section, close to the bottom of the label under ingredient statement.

For the following items all lots distributed up to and including February 13, 2009 are affected by this recall
(GloryBee Item Number Pack Size -- UPC Code)

o 82-05252 8 oz (UPC Code # 0 30042 85065 3)
o 82-05252C 12/8 oz (UPC Code # 0 30042 85066 0)
* Item numbers for Aunt Patty's Mt. Hood Trail Mix (formerly known as Aunt Patty's Banana Split Trail Mix). For the following items all lots distributed up to and including February 13, 2009 are affected by this recall.

Betty Lou's Inc. Expands Nationwide Recall Of Nut Butter Peanut Butter Protein Balls Because Of Possible Health Risk

February 26, 2009 -- Betty Lou’s Inc. of McMinnville, Oregon is expanding their current recall of Betty Lou’s Nut Butter Peanut Butter Protein Balls because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The 138,156 additional balls were manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more serious illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Betty Lou’s Nut Butter Peanut Butter Protein Balls were distributed nationally through retail health food stores, wholesalers and direct to customer sales.

All Nut Butter Peanut Butter Protein Balls distributed from January 1, 2008 to February 16, 2009 are involved in this recall.

Umpqua Dairy EXPANDS their Voluntary Recall on its Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream products Due to Expanded Peanut Recall by Peanut Corporation of America

February 26, 2009 -- Umpqua Dairy Products, Co of Roseburg, OR is expanding their current voluntary recall of Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream, Premium Lite Tin Roof Sundae ice cream, and Pints of Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The ice cream products were manufactured using peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of American, Blakely, GA and Plainview, TX facilities, and distributed by Pecan Deluxe Candy Company. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The affected products were distributed to retail grocery stores throughout Oregon, Washington and Northern California. Umpqua Dairy is currently in the process of notifying all of the retailers who purchased these flavors and asking them to voluntarily remove all Tin Roof Sundae products from store shelves. Consumers who have purchased the products should check their freezer for the product.

BioGenesis Nutraceuticals Inc. Announces an Expanded Nationwide Recall of Diabetone Gluco:Support Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Because of Possible Hea

February 25, 2009 -- BioGenesis Nutraceuticals Inc. of Mill Creek, WA has expanded it’s recall to include All Diabetone gluco:support peanut butter chocolate bars with manufacture dates of: March 14th 08, May 8th 08, June 12th 08, August 27th 08, and December 31st 08, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The Diabetone gluco:support peanut butter chocolate bars were manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The Diabetone gluco:support peanut butter chocolate bar was distributed nationally through natural health care providers.

The Diabetone gluco:support peanut butter chocolate 1.5 oz bars were sold in 15 count boxes and have manufacture dates printed on the back of the individual bar labels beside the ingredient listing, there is no code on the box. Again the manufacture dates subject to recall are MFG 14MAR08, MFG08MAY08 Fu1, MFG12JUN08, MFG27AUG08, and MFG31DEC08. There is no UPC for this product.

No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the Diabetone gluco:support peanut butter chocolate bars. The recall was initiated after it was determined that the peanut product received was manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America’s Georgia or Texas plant. BioGenesis Nutraceuticals Inc. has informed the FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.

Deluxe Ice Cream Co., Expands Recall To Include Additional Codes Of Tin Roof Sundae, Goo Goo Cluster, And Candy Bar Half Gallon Packaged Ice Cream Pro

February 23, 2009 -- DELUXE ICE CREAM CO., of Salem Oregon, is expanding it’s recall to include Tin Roof Sundae, Goo Goo Cluster, Candy Bar packaged ice cream products, and QC 24 pack Sundae cone, because they were manufactured with peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Website at http://www.cdc.gov.

Products have been distributed in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington states through retail stores and distributors.

The expanded product recall includes the following PRODUCTS WITH LOT CODES OF 7316 TO 9028, in addition to previously recalled codes 8212 to 9028. The lot code on half gallon (64 fl oz) packages can be found in the upper left corner adjacent to the nutritional panel. Lot code on 3 gallon tubs can be found on the lid. Lot code for 24 pack Sundae cones can be found on the top flap of the case.
The labels include:

* 64 fl oz square, Deluxe Ice Cream Tin Roof Sundae, UPC: 70078-27561
* 64 fl oz square, Deluxe Ice Cream Goo Goo cluster, UPC: 70078-28371
* 64 fl oz square, Deluxe Ice Cream Candy Bar, UPC: 70078-24481
* 64 fl oz square, Deluxe Ice Cream Slim and Trim Tin Roof Sundae, UPC: 70078-40207
* 64 fl oz square, Country Classic Tin roof Sundae, UPC: 70078-29475
* 64 fl oz square, Western Family Tin Roof Sundae, UPC: 15400-21024
* 64 fl oz square, Western Family Goo Goo Cluster, UPC: 15400-21020
* 64 fl oz square, IGA Tin Roof Sundae, UPC: 04127-09001
* 64 fl oz square, Flav-o-rite Tin roof Sundae, UPC: 04113-00004
* 3 gallon tub, Deluxe Tin Roof Sundae, UPC: 70078-09601

The expanded product recall includes the following PRODUCT WITH LOT CODE OF 246.

* QC 24 pack Sundae cone, UPC: 70078-70084

No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with any of these products. The expansion of the recall was initiated after it was determined that the peanuts supplied to Parker Products for their production of chocolate covered peanuts were manufactured using peanuts from Peanut Corporation of America’s Blakely facility. Deluxe Ice Cream has informed FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.

Innova Nutrition Expands their Recall of Diabeteze Bars Because of Possible Health Risk

February 26, 2009 -- Innova Nutrition of Mill Creek, WA is expanding their recall to include all Diabeteze bars with any best by date before but not including 25Nov09 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Diabeteze chocolate peanut butter bars were distributed in northwest Costco warehouses in Washington and Oregon.

The bars are sold in boxes of 12/1.5oz bars with blue packaging. The UPC code is 8 50540 00112 4. The expanded recall includes all bars with the best by dates prior to but not including 25Nov09. The best by label is not on the box, but printed on the bar label itself.

The recalled Diabeteze bars were manufactured with peanuts from the Georgia and the Texas plant of Peanut Corporation of America and distributed in northwest Costco warehouses. Peanut Corporation of America has issued a recall for all products manufactured by the Texas plant. These products were used in manufacturing our bars, and therefore we have extended our recall to all bars with a best by date prior to but not including 25Nov09.

No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. The recall was initiated after it was determined that the peanut pieces in the bar were manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America’s Texas Plant. Innova Nutrition has informed FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.

Any Diabeteze Bars with a best by prior to but not including 25Nov09 should be returned to any Costco for a refund. The best by label is not on the box, but printed on the bar label itself.

Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks Inc. Expands Nationwide Recall of Trail Mixes and Peanut Items Because of Possible Health Risk

February 27, 2009 -- Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks Inc. of Tillamook, Oregon is voluntarily expanding its recall of a variety of Trail Mixes and Peanut items, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These products were manufactured using peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

These products were distributed to retail stores nationwide.

Brown & Haley Voluntarily Recalls Honey Roasted Peanut ROCA Buttercrunch Toffee and Peanut Delights Products Because of Possible Health Risk

February 27, 2009 -- Brown & Haley announced today that it is taking the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling Honey Roasted Peanut ROCA Buttercrunch Toffee and Peanut Delights. These products contain peanuts obtained from the Plainview, Texas plant of Peanut Corporation of America (PCA).

These peanuts have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Honey Roasted Peanut ROCA Buttercrunch Toffee was distributed to retail stores nationwide and sold directly to consumers via the internet. Peanut Delights were sold directly to consumers at Brown & Haley’s outlet stores in Tacoma, WA and Fife, WA.

(PRO Sports Club) Recalls 20/20 Lifestyles Peanut Toffee Crunch Bars

February 27, 2009 -- Professional Recreation Organization Inc is recalling 20/20 Lifestyles Peanut Toffee Crunch bars with best by dates of February 12th 2009, May 15th 2009 and September 26th 2009 because these bars were manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because of potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

20/20 Lifestyles Peanut Toffee Crunch bars were sold from Professional Recreation Organization Inc’s Bellevue Washington, Redmond Washington, and Seattle Washington locations as well as from Professional Recreation Organization Inc’s online web stores at shop.proclub.com and shop.2020lifestyles.com.

Potentially affected Peanut Toffee Crunch Bars can be identified by the following Best By dates:

Best By February 12th 2009
Best By May 15th 2009
Best By September 26th 2009

Bars were sold individually, in 12 count boxes and in 144 count case boxes. Best By dates are located on the back of the bar wrappers and manufactured dates (1year prior to Best By dates) are located on the front of the 144 count case boxes.

NO KNOWN ILLNESSES HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO DATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PEANUT TOFFEE CRUNCH BARS. The recall was initiated after it was determined that the peanut products used in the bars came from the Texas division of Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) which was initially not thought to have been affected by the peanut recall from the PCA Georgia plant. Additionally, Professional Recreation Organization Inc was initially informed that no peanut products from any PCA plant were used in the production of our Peanut Toffee Crunch Bars.

Dr. Smoothie Brands Recalls Peanut Butter Crunch, Bio Bars Because of Possible Health Risk

February 27, 2009, Fullerton, California — Dr. Smoothie Brands of Fullerton, California is recalling Peanut Butter Crunch Bio Bars because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The bars were manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. Salmonella is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more serious illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Dr. Smoothie Brands Peanut Butter Crunch Bio Bars were distributed nationally through retail health food stores, wholesalers and direct to customer sales.

Peanut Butter Crunch Bio Bars distributed from March 5, 2008 to February 26, 2009 are involved in this recall. Potentially affected products can be identified by the following Best By Dates:

Best By 05MAR09
Best By 21May09
Best By 21Nov09

The bars are packaged in 2.0 oz individually wrapped in 15 pack printed cartons.

UPC Coding

Individual bars: 6 47854 42610 7

15 Count packs: 6 47854 26121 0

No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. The recall was initiated after it was determined that the peanuts used in the bars were manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America. Dr. Smoothie Brands has informed the FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.

Tuna Recall

QUINCY, Mass., The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, following a recall by Tri-Union Seafoods removed from sale 5-ounce variety of Genova solid light tuna in olive oil. The product has a UPC code 4800013265, Best By Date 10/17/12 and product code DEHAH 1A225 or DEHBH 1A225.

Tri-Unions Seafood issued a precautionary recall because the product contains an undeclared ingredient, soybean oil, an allergen not listed on the ingredient label.

Upon hearing of the announcement by the manufacturer, Stop & Shop immediately removed the item from its shelves. Stop & Shop has not received any reports of illness or injuries associated with the consumption of this product.

Customers who have purchased this product may return it to Stop & Shop for a full refund. Customers also may call Stop & Shop Customer Service at (800) 767-7772 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information. Customers looking for additional information may call Tri Union Seafoods directly at 1-877-843-6376

Recall : Witch’s Brew Ice Cream

February 23, 2009 -- Bliss Bros. Dairy, Inc. of Attleboro, MA is recalling ½ gallons and 3 gallons of Witch’s Brew ice cream and 3 gallons of JJ Lawsen brand Snikkers ice cream because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

* Bliss Brothers Dairy Witch’s Brew Ice Cream packaged in half gallon and 3 gallon with 8252 & 8273
* JJ Lawson Brand Snikkers Ice Cream packaged in 3 gallon with lot codes 8109, 8147 & 8218

Product was distributed in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine through scoop shops, retail stores and home delivery. Witch’s Brew product is packaged in 3 gallon round paper containers and Bliss ½ gallon paper containers. JJ Lawsen Snikkers ice cream is packaged in 3 gallon round paper containers.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

This action is a result of the recall from our supplier of an ingredient that used Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) peanut products. PCA recalled all peanut products manufactured in their Blakely, Georgia facility since January 1, 2007.

Wells' Dairy Expands Nationwide Voluntary Recall to Include Select Blue Bunny®

Le Mars, Iowa (February 23, 2009) In response to the ongoing investigations of Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) and its Texas facility, Wells' Dairy, Inc., is expanding its recall and response to include a recall of select Blue Bunny, Great Value, Hy-Vee, Sysco, Fastco, Shurfresh, and Country Rich ice cream products because they may contain peanuts that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The expanded product recall includes SELECT PRODUCTS WITH “BEST USED BY” DATES PRIOR TO 2/4/2010 (ALL LOT NUMBERS).

Expanded product listing includes:

Blue Bunny Hot Fudge Sundae original packaged ice cream square paperboard package 1.75 quarts. UPC 70640 05056

Blue Bunny Caramel Lovers Champ Cone 2 Dozen UPC 70640 40075

Blue Bunny Vanilla Champ Cone 2 Dozen UPC 70640 40072

Blue Bunny Big Dipper Vanilla Cone 2 Dozen UPC 70640 40110

Blue Bunny Champ Variety Pack 2 Dozen
Vanilla UPC 70640 40072
Hot Fudge UPC 70640 40073
Caramel Lovers UPC 70640 40075

Blue Bunny Vanilla Nutty Sundae Cone 2 Dozen UPC 70640 63007

Blue Bunny Classic Vanilla Sundae Cone 8-Pack UPC 70640 63023

Blue Bunny Caramel Lovers Champ Cone 6-Pack UPC 70640 40080

Blue Bunny Vanilla Champ Cone 6-Pack UPC 70640 40074

Blue Bunny Champ Cone Variety Pack 6-Pack UPC 70640 40076

Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Vanilla Sundae Cone 6-Pack UPC 70640 63021

Blue Bunny Light Cone Variety Pack 6-Pack UPC 70640 30112

Sysco Cool N' Classy Sundae Cone 2 Dozen UPC 74865 46248

Great Value Nutty Caramel Cone 6-Pack UPC 05388 18855

Great Value Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Sundae Cone 8-Pack UPC 78742 14223

Fastco Vanilla Sundae Cone 6-Pack UPC 21333 99237

Hy-Vee Sundae Cone 6-Pack UPC 75450 06150

Hy-Vee Variety Pack Cone 6-Pack UPC 75450 06151

Shurfresh Sundae Cone 6-Pack UPC 11161 45053

Country Rich Vanilla Cone 6-Pack UPC 70640 30086

The products were sold at retail and foodservice outlets nationwide.

Potato Products Recalled for Listeria Risk

Feb. 23, 2009 -- Northern Star Co. is recalling certain packages of its Simply Potatoes, Diners Choice, and Farm Fresh cut-and-bagged potato products sold in stores because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

The recall includes the following products, sold in stores including Albertsons, Food Lion, Giant, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Publix, Safeway, Stop Shop & Save, Walmart, Wegmans, and Winn Dixie.

* Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns -- 20-ounce bag UPC code 20169-22233
* Simply Potatoes Southwest Style Hash Browns -- 20-ounce bag UPC code 20169- 22236
* Simply Potatoes Homestyle Slices -- 20-ounce bag UPC code 20169-22237
* Simply Potatoes Red Potato Wedges -- 20-ounce bag UPC code 20169-22238
* Diners Choice Shredded Hash Browns -- 2-pound bag UPC code 20169-22223
* Farm Fresh Shredded Hash Browns -- 16-ounce bag UPC code 20169-22533

No illnesses have been linked to the recalled products, according to a Northern Star news release.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an infection that mainly affects the elderly, pregnant women, newborns, and people with weak immune systems. Infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth, premature delivery, or infection of the newborn, according to the CDC.